US leaders acknowledge the brutality of real war, vow to provide additional weapons for the stalled Ukrainian counteroffensive.
The United States will continue to support Ukraine with billions of dollars in munitions and equipment as it faces off against Russia.
In a recent meeting of the Ukraine Contact Group, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin acknowledged Ukraine’s slow progress in its operations against Russia in eastern Ukraine. However, he emphasized that the fight for freedom is a marathon, not a sprint, and the United States is committed to providing critical capabilities such as air defense and ammunition to Ukraine.
“We will continue to move Heaven and Earth to get Ukraine what it needs,” Mr. Austin stated.
During the meeting, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley explained that Ukraine’s advance against Russian forces has been hindered by massive minefields created by Russia. These minefields, accompanied by Russian hunter-killer teams, have caused casualties among Ukrainian service members and slowed down their progress.
Despite the challenges, Gen. Milley emphasized that Ukraine’s efforts are far from a failure and there is still a lot of fighting left to go.
Furthermore, Gen. Milley highlighted the importance of the Ukraine Contact Group in preserving the international order and preventing great power war.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (L) and Army General Mark Milley hold a press briefing about the U.S. military drawdown in Afghanistan, at the Pentagon in Washington on Sept. 1, 2021. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
While Ukraine continues its counteroffensive, the United States and its allies are facing their own challenges due to the constant demand for ammunition and equipment. The United States has provided over $75 billion in aid to Ukraine, including significant military aid, but this has depleted its own stores of critical munitions.
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth has expressed concerns about the nation’s munitions production capacity being pushed to the absolute edge.
Gen. Milley has also warned that the United States has a long way to go in replenishing its munitions stockpiles.
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